Benefits at a Glance
Select one of the links below to obtain additional information about the benefits available to TDCJ employees.
Paid Leave
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State Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Training
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Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Services Volunteers, or Search and Rescue Volunteers
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Volunteer of Texas Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster
Insurance
Hazardous Duty Pay
View information about Hazardous Duty Pay.
Longevity Pay
View information about Longevity Pay.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit of monthly salary warrants is available to an employee's designated financial institution(s).
Benefit Waiting Period
Retirement
Unpaid Leave
Other Benefits
Payroll Deductions
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on these pages. However, in the event of any discrepancy between this publication and the official documents, contracts, statutes, and administrative rules governing the programs administered by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas, those documents, contracts, statutes, and administrative rules will prevail.
ERS administers and oversees retirement, insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits programs for the State of Texas. More detailed information regarding benefits is available from the ERS Website. If you have questions or need information, use the Customer Service Direct program on the ERS Website.
Page updated: 04/24/2025